Engineering Team Lead

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Team Lead to provide technical leadership, project oversight, and engineering team management for complex electrical design and construction projects. This role is responsible for leading engineering teams, managing project resources, supporting design-build initiatives, and ensuring successful project delivery from concept through completion.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer with strong electrical engineering expertise, proven leadership experience, and the ability to manage technical teams while delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions.

• Provide technical leadership and engineering oversight for assigned projects.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Engineers, Designers, and Modeling staff.
• Review project requirements and develop engineering scopes, budgets, and design fees.
• Prepare and manage engineering work plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Oversee engineering deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, clients, owners, and internal teams regarding project expectations, deliverables, and timelines.
• Identify additional project needs and support development of change requests or additional service proposals.
• Lead engineering coordination efforts and support design-build project execution.
• Resolve complex engineering challenges involving design requirements, materials, coordination, and system integration.
• Coordinate project requirements with city, state, county, and other regulatory agencies.
• Participate in design meetings with project stakeholders and construction teams.
• Conduct jobsite visits to evaluate installations, field conditions, and project progress.
• Perform value engineering studies to improve project efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Serve as Engineer of Record for assigned projects.
• Support staff development, training, and career advancement planning.
• Perform additional engineering leadership responsibilities as needed.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Architectural Engineering
  • Construction Sciences
  • Related engineering discipline
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience
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• Active U.S.
  
  -based Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required
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• Strong background in electrical systems design and engineering management.
• Experience supporting commercial construction or design-build projects.
• Field experience with electrical installations is strongly preferred.

The successful candidate should have strong knowledge of:

• Electrical engineering principles and calculations, including:
  • Load calculations
  • Equipment layouts
  • Normal and emergency power distribution
  • High voltage (HV) and medium voltage (MV) distribution systems
  • Lighting design and calculations
  • Power and lighting controls
  • Utility coordination
  • Grounding systems
  • Value engineering
  • Applicable electrical codes and standards
• Electrical system testing and commissioning processes.
• Electrical system studies, including:
  • Short circuit analysis
  • Overcurrent protection coordination
  • Arc flash studies
  • Voltage drop calculations
  • Underground thermal calculations
• Electrical construction methods and how design documents translate into field installation.
• Local, state, and national building codes.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Ability to lead diverse engineering teams toward successful project outcomes.
• Ability to mentor and develop technical staff.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with leadership, clients, vendors, and project teams.

• Ability to work effectively with engineers, designers, contractors, and trade partners.
• Commitment to teamwork and achieving project goals.

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing project requirements.
• Experience with resource planning, budgeting, and staff development.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex engineering problems.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
  
  Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with Oracle or similar business systems preferred.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented approach.
• Professional communication skills with all levels of employees and external partners.

• Primarily office-based environment with occasional jobsite visits.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, type, bend, and perform general office activities.
• May work in active construction environments with varying noise levels.
• Occasional lifting of materials or equipment up to 30 lbs.

• $147,000 - $193,000
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Annual performance-based bonus program
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Disability income protection
• Flexible spending accounts
• Charitable…